Valkstone Information

SCHOOL UNIFORM

All school uniforms must be ordered through:

LUNCHTIME CUTLERY

As per Department of Education policy, we are not allowed to provide students with single use plastic cutlery, and non-plastic cutlery items borrowed from the staff room have gone missing.

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/single-use-plastics-ban/policy

Please ensure that you provide your child with any cutlery needed to eat their lunch and snack.

ONLINE LUNCH ORDERING

We have a number of children that are missing out on their lunch orders due to user error. Please make sure you select the correct date and move through each step to avoid your child missing out on their lunch order. You can check your receipt to confirm that you've completed the order correctly.

Lunch orders are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Please log in to Qkr! and follow the steps.

Lunch orders are all on line. Orders must be placed by 8:30 a.m.

** Please ensure that you are selecting the correct date for your orders. **

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THE JAPANESE WORD OF THE FORTNIGHT

さいこうです(pronounced ‘saikoh des’) which means ‘awesome’, is the Japanese Word for the last week of Term 2 and Week 1 of Term 3. You can simply use ‘さいこうです’ (‘saikoh des’) instead of ‘awesome’ when you feel awesome or see something awesome.

Thank you / ありがとうございます(pronounced ‘aligatoh gozaimas’) for your continuing support for our Japanese program.

Muldeary Sensei & Nguyen Sensei

SCHOOL SAVING BONUS -- LAST DAYS

VACATION CARE

JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

The July Holiday Program is now available and bookings for the program are now open.

Bookings close at 6:00 p.m. on Friday 27th June.

The programs are available from the OSHC service, School Office or e-mail Debbie at: debra.russell@education.vic.gov.au for a copy.

Booking requests must be made via the Xplor App.

We have 97 places available each day. If we reach capacity, your booking will be rejected and you will be placed on a waiting list

Regards,

Debra Russell

OSHC Coordinator

Valkstone Primary School

NEW INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM STARTING TERM 3

We're excited to announce that Valkstone Primary School will be launching an instrumental music program in Term 3 with "Instrumental as Anything" led by Simon Lindsay.

Meet Simon Lindsay

Simon has been teaching music across Melbourne schools since 2002. A trumpet player since childhood, he became Concert Band leader at Blackburn High School and now teaches guitar, trumpet, and ukulele at several bayside schools.

What Makes This Program Special?

Quality Teaching: Our instructors include university-level specialists, music coordinators, Melbourne rock musicians, and artists from the Melbourne International Jazz Festival's Take Note program.

Performance Opportunities: Students will perform at Soirées (in-house performance nights), concerts, and assemblies throughout the year.

Family Partnership: Parents receive regular progress updates, annual reports, and invitations to all performance events.

Flexible Scheduling: Lessons work around classroom timetables with dedicated spaces and well-maintained instruments.

Next Steps

Expression of Interest forms have been sent to all families via Compass.

Why Music Matters

This program offers students lifelong musical skills while developing discipline, confidence, teamwork, and self-expression - qualities that benefit all areas of learning and personal development.

Whether your child is a complete beginner or has musical experience, there will be opportunities for growth, creativity, and joy through music.

We can't wait to hear music filling our corridors and see our students shine on stage!

Please see Mr Rounsley's page for the enrolment form

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSION FUND

(CSEF)

If you are new to Valkstone Primary School (or an existing family with a new sibling starting at Valkstone ) and you are the holder of a Health Care Card, you may be eligible for CSEF.

This is an annual payment, payable to the school to be used towards camps, sports or excursion costs for eligible students.

Card holders with NEW prep students are also eligible for some school uniform. Please bring your Health care card to the office and complete an eligibility form.

If you need a new form please contact the office and we will send one home.